Everest Base camp Helicopter Tour
Everest Base camp Helicopter Tour
Everest Base camp Helicopter Tour
2 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Visiting: Hotel Everest View, Nepal
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Tour code:
10
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 5
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-80
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Luxury, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with Landing Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with Landing is the shortest tour to the world’s highest summit Mt.Everest. Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing takes you to the most popular trekking destination and the lap of the highest summit Everest Base Camp. The helicopter tour gives you amazing aerial view of the Nepal’s landscapes and mountains. Phase 1: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (45 Minutes) The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour starts from Kathmandu. The helicopter flies over the Kathmandu valley, through Nagarkot hill, Jiri Alpine forest and landed at Lukla. You can see the amazing views of the landscapes of Everest Region during the helicopter tour. You will have your breakfast at Lukla and explore the Tenzing Hillary Airport which is regarded as one of the most dangerous airports in the world. The helicopter stops there for refueling. Phase 2: Fly Lukla to Kalapatthar (25 Minutes) After finishing refueling and exploring Lukla you will fly over Namche Bazaar which is the largest market in Khumbu Region. The aerial view of Namche Bazaar is spectacular. You will also see old Tengboche Buddhist monastery, Pheriche, Khumbu Glacier and many more. The helicopter lands at the Kala Patthar viewpoint. Kalapatthar is one of the best view points on earth. The view of Mt.Everest from Kalapatthar is amazing. The Kalapatthar gives you the 360° panorama of the mountains of Khumbu Region including Mt.Everest. You won’t stay here longer than 20 minutes because of the risk of altitude sickness. Phase3: Fly Kalapatthar to Everest View Hotel (15 minutes) After exploring the view from Kalapatthar, the helicopter takes off from Kala Patthar and you will fly through Everest Base Camp (EBC) and land to Everest view hotel. Everest View Hotel is one of the highest placed Luxury hotels of the world. This hotel also provides a wonderful view of Mt.Everest. You will have your lunch at Everest View Hotel enjoying the view of the Mountains. Phase 4: Fly Everest View Hotel to Kathmandu (1 hour 10 minutes) After having lunch fly to Lukla through Namche Bazaar short stop at Lukla for refueling and then fly back to Kathmandu airport. Everest Helicopter Tour Package Highlights The tour starts in the East direction from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. The helicopter flight passes through many high mountains and hills of the Nagarkot by crossing the nearby Sunkoshi River. During your flight, you will be able to view many villages located in mid-hills and many farming lands. Particularly, you may get views of a few common things i.e. blue rivers and green hills, while traveling very close to the Rolwaling and Gaurishankar mountain ranges in the Himalayan region just above the Jiri Bazaar and Charikot of Dolakha.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathamndu Airport To Everest
Location: Hotel Everest View
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Itinerary:
05:30 - 06:30: Drive from your hotel to the domestic Airport, check-in formalities.
06:30 - 07:25: Fly to Lukla, manage fueling-refueling.
07:40 - 07:45: Fly to Hotel Everest View.
07:45 - 08:15: Breakfast at Hotel Everest View.
08:15 - 08:45: Fly from Hotel Everest View toward Everest Base camp (5200 m) via Gokyo Lakes and land at Kala Patthar (5560 m) a perfect viewpoint for Mount Everest, explore and quick photo session.
08:45 - 09:15: Fly from Kala Patthar to Lukla, refueling and continue flight to Kathmandu.
10:30: Arrive in Kathmandu Airport and then transfer to your hotel, service ends.
The total tour duration is 4 to 5 hours, starting from Kathmandu.
Helicopter flight Itinerary
Phase 1: Kathmandu - Lukla (fueling)
Flight Time: 45 Minutes
Ground Time: 5 Minutes
Phase 2: Lukla - Everest base camp ( Kalapatthar )
Flight Time: 25 Minutes
Ground Time: 7-10 Minutes
Phase 3: Everest base camp ( Kalapatthar ) - Syangboche
Flight Time: 15 Minutes
Ground Time: 30 Minutes
Phase 4: Syangboche - Lukla - Kathmandu
Flight Time: 1 hrs 10 minutes
Total Trip Duration: Approx. 3.5 Hrs
Best time to travel
The best time to trek to Everest Base Camp is spring i.e. (from March to May) or during autumn i.e. (September to December) the temperature in these seasons guarantees promising and breathtaking views. However temperature reaches below 0 in December yet we can enjoy the mesmerizing views.
Trip start dates and costs
Please contact us for your customized departures and check available trip start dates and costs for EBC.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour FAQS
1) How can the middle ones enjoy the view when there are 5 / 6 person on Board?
-Even though we fly 5/6 Pax from Kathmandu, we will do two shuttles with each 3 Pax from Pheriche (Place in Everest Region). If you are more than 3 there will be two flights from Pheriche to EBC each carrying not more than 3/3 persons. This allows you to enjoy the Great views from your Seats.
2) What kind of Helicopter is used for the Tour?
- Air Bus 350 Series will be used for the tour making
3) What is the Weight limit?
- The Passenger Weight limit from Kathmandu to Lukla is 450 Kg’s in Total. While the weight limit is Only 210 KG’s in Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar. This is another region for making two shuttles from Pheriche for more than 3 Pax.
4) What kind of Clothes do we need on the Tour?
- Everest is cold but at the same time it’s sunny and very windy. During the winter months, September – February, You will need warm clothes with thermal worn inside. Make sure you have something that blocks wind too. Gloves, Sun Glasses, Neck Mufflers, Nice comfortable warm shoes, are other important things not to forger. Before leaving the Hotel, you might want to put cold cream in your face.
While, during the summer months, March – August, Warm clothes with wind stoppers and nice shoes can work. Sunglasses and face cream should not be forgotten.
We suggest, ask us the weather and climate updates before you leave your home country
5) What time does the tour starts and how long does it ends?
- The Tour Starts at 07:00 AM in the Morning. The Tour Lasts for 3.5 – 4 Hours. Kindly confirm your tour timing 1 day before your tour date. The tour time may vary depending upon weather/political and various situation.
6) Has any helicopter landed on Everest?
Mount Everest summit landing. On May 14, 2005, at 07:08 NPT in the early morning (01:23 UTC), Delsalle set the world record for highest altitude landing of a helicopter when his Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel touched down on the 8,848 m (29,029 ft) summit of Mount Everest
When you get there
Know before you go
• The maximum number of passengers is 3 (maximum combined weight of 250 kg)
• Please carry a passport or government issued ID card for each participant to check-in
• Please bring a warm down jacket and gloves to protect yourself from the cold (temperatures may drop up to -20 degrees Celsius at Kala Patthar) and sunglasses
• It is recommended that you bring a smart phone or camera to take photos
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Entrance Fees
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Breakfast Only
What's Not Included
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Accommodation
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Game Drives on Safari
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Half Board
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Meals – Full Board
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Everest helicopter flight FAQ?
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour FAQS 1) How can the middle ones enjoy the view when there are 5 / 6 person on Board? -Even though we fly 5/6 Pax from Kathmandu, we will do two shuttles with each 3 Pax from Pheriche (Place in Everest Region). If you are more than 3 there will be two flights from Pheriche to EBC each carrying not more than 3/3 persons.
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